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en-usCopyright (c) 2016 Forummikedensemhttp://www.48hours.co.nz/forum/tech-geek-speak/dslr/?p=326#post326
http://www.48hours.co.nz/forum/tech-geek-speak/dslr/?p=326#post326Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:18:00 +1200mikedensemhttp://www.48hours.co.nz/forum/tech-geek-speak/dslr/?p=327#post327
http://www.48hours.co.nz/forum/tech-geek-speak/dslr/?p=327#post327I have a Canon 550D which is great but I need many extras to make it useful:I have a Zacuto optical viewfinder which is good for focus (but that's about all). I have various stabilization (dolly, steadiecam etc) but the camera on its own is very light and needs…
]]>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:27:44 +1200mikedensemhttp://www.48hours.co.nz/forum/tech-geek-speak/dslr/?p=355#post355
http://www.48hours.co.nz/forum/tech-geek-speak/dslr/?p=355#post355I think I want one of these too:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFpf2eeQvIA&feature=feedu

With gran/noise = (on Canon's) use native ISOs and turn camera off often so it can cool down (a hot sensor is a noisy sensor). If you can see the noise on the back LCD then it is really bad.

Problem with…

]]>Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:12:12 +1200treefroghttp://www.48hours.co.nz/forum/tech-geek-speak/dslr/?p=507#post507
http://www.48hours.co.nz/forum/tech-geek-speak/dslr/?p=507#post507I have a professionally constructed DSLR document, as a PDF, made by users of DSLRs for new users. Very detailed document, full of very helpful advice (lighting, lenses, f/stops, workflow, file types, audio etc) about getting the most from your DSLR.

I didn't run into any issues with magic lantern. Found some youtube video walking through it for mac users. Followed it, and viola.

As to "uninstalling", the firmware in the camera only has a tiny change to it that tells it to look onto the sd card and…

]]>Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:19:35 +1200mikedensemhttp://www.48hours.co.nz/forum/tech-geek-speak/dslr/?p=977#post977
http://www.48hours.co.nz/forum/tech-geek-speak/dslr/?p=977#post977Hey zzzz(etc),I installed ML on my 550D. It seems ok. The audio features are the most useful to me.There seem to be many many builds though so I may look into other useful features in another release.
]]>Fri, 06 May 2011 20:34:06 +1200velihttp://www.48hours.co.nz/forum/tech-geek-speak/dslr/?p=1103#post1103
http://www.48hours.co.nz/forum/tech-geek-speak/dslr/?p=1103#post1103hi people,

I find s-log potentially dangerous on dslr but gonna try it anyways.. you'll need a LUT to view it in rec.709 w/ lut buddy f.ex. in FCP etc.

I've also used Shawn's gamma curves (www.lightillusion.com) and several others that are…

]]>Sun, 08 May 2011 07:29:56 +1200mikedensemhttp://www.48hours.co.nz/forum/tech-geek-speak/dslr/?p=2428#post2428
http://www.48hours.co.nz/forum/tech-geek-speak/dslr/?p=2428#post2428Ok, so that all worked fine.Camera – 550DTranscode to ProRes 422Edit in final cut – with ProRes sequence (48khs)Export to H.264 etc.. (40 min)

Got it in with 45min to spare.

No grade, no effects, quick musical score.NEVER WORK WITH CHILDREN...

]]>Sun, 22 May 2011 22:12:33 +1200Gileshttp://www.48hours.co.nz/forum/tech-geek-speak/dslr/?p=2552#post2552
http://www.48hours.co.nz/forum/tech-geek-speak/dslr/?p=2552#post2552I used magic lantern on my 550D and it was flawless. I love it. You really have to update it to the latest build though. Some of the functions in the older builds are a bit glitchy. For the 48 hours, it's great to be able to record sync sound…
]]>Mon, 23 May 2011 12:26:16 +1200mikedensemhttp://www.48hours.co.nz/forum/tech-geek-speak/dslr/?p=2635#post2635
http://www.48hours.co.nz/forum/tech-geek-speak/dslr/?p=2635#post2635Yes I used ML as well. Mainly for the clean audio. I had to get rid of all the onscreen helpers as they were lagging quite badly.It's a great tool – and looks to be getting better all the time.

I made sure, once I'd set all my prefs…

]]>Mon, 23 May 2011 16:34:43 +1200EdAishhttp://www.48hours.co.nz/forum/tech-geek-speak/dslr/?p=2770#post2770
http://www.48hours.co.nz/forum/tech-geek-speak/dslr/?p=2770#post2770Used 7D & 5Dmkii Awesome cameras – Amazing images when shot with good lenses.Have to have monitor when shooting at f1.2 :) used 9" SmallHD and audio through Zoom-H4N. Transferred to ProRes to edit in Final Cut Pro. Never have any issues with "jellocam" and I shoot with them all…
]]>Mon, 23 May 2011 22:05:44 +1200mikedensemhttp://www.48hours.co.nz/forum/tech-geek-speak/dslr/?p=2875#post2875
http://www.48hours.co.nz/forum/tech-geek-speak/dslr/?p=2875#post2875Tue, 24 May 2011 11:45:38 +1200EdAishhttp://www.48hours.co.nz/forum/tech-geek-speak/dslr/?p=2901#post2901
http://www.48hours.co.nz/forum/tech-geek-speak/dslr/?p=2901#post2901Tue, 24 May 2011 12:59:46 +1200EdAishhttp://www.48hours.co.nz/forum/tech-geek-speak/dslr/?p=2906#post2906
http://www.48hours.co.nz/forum/tech-geek-speak/dslr/?p=2906#post2906Tue, 24 May 2011 13:09:00 +1200Viva La Boobahttp://www.48hours.co.nz/forum/tech-geek-speak/dslr/?p=3082#post3082
http://www.48hours.co.nz/forum/tech-geek-speak/dslr/?p=3082#post3082Tue, 24 May 2011 21:48:23 +1200Pastor Thughttp://www.48hours.co.nz/forum/tech-geek-speak/dslr/?p=3087#post3087
http://www.48hours.co.nz/forum/tech-geek-speak/dslr/?p=3087#post3087I use a Canon 7D with a 5.6" Small HD monitor and a DT454 Juiced Link pre-amp with AGC disabler.I was using a Zoom H4, but the extra time matching in post was doing my head in.I'm using old school Nikon lenses.
]]>Tue, 24 May 2011 21:55:47 +1200EdAishhttp://www.48hours.co.nz/forum/tech-geek-speak/dslr/?p=3095#post3095
http://www.48hours.co.nz/forum/tech-geek-speak/dslr/?p=3095#post3095Tue, 24 May 2011 22:23:53 +1200mikedensemhttp://www.48hours.co.nz/forum/tech-geek-speak/dslr/?p=3167#post3167
http://www.48hours.co.nz/forum/tech-geek-speak/dslr/?p=3167#post3167FYI: DSLR eye piece on trademe (not my auction)I have a Zacuto and find it fantastic for getting focus etc when outside in bright conditions. Also works well when using my hand-held rig.

we also shot on the 550D. We had a homemade rig that i'd made form wood and a camera clip from trademe and a box of old stills film lenses i've been buying off trademe for the last year.

If you turn the contrast all the way down…

]]>Thu, 26 May 2011 07:13:44 +1200mikedensemhttp://www.48hours.co.nz/forum/tech-geek-speak/dslr/?p=3443#post3443
http://www.48hours.co.nz/forum/tech-geek-speak/dslr/?p=3443#post3443Nice.We ran out of time to grade. Shame really as it is so nice to play with the 550's footage in Color.On the whole I found the experience to be really enjoyable, even with a few work-arounds.
]]>Thu, 26 May 2011 14:26:19 +1200mikedensemhttp://www.48hours.co.nz/forum/tech-geek-speak/dslr/?p=5263#post5263
http://www.48hours.co.nz/forum/tech-geek-speak/dslr/?p=5263#post5263

You can get a decent quality Canon 50mm lens @ 1.8f

I ended up buying a Canon 50mm prime @ 1.8f – great lens for really short dof and in low light , BUT on my 550D it turns into a 80mm which isn't quite wide enough (although tiny dof).…

]]>Fri, 10 Jun 2011 11:11:08 +1200mikedensemhttp://www.48hours.co.nz/forum/tech-geek-speak/dslr/?p=5267#post5267
http://www.48hours.co.nz/forum/tech-geek-speak/dslr/?p=5267#post5267said recently that Canon are the only cameras to give a true cinematic look. The others (incl. Panasonic AF100, Sony F3) are just a video camera with a large sensor.
]]>Fri, 10 Jun 2011 11:21:19 +1200Craig Parkeshttp://www.48hours.co.nz/forum/tech-geek-speak/dslr/?p=5273#post5273
http://www.48hours.co.nz/forum/tech-geek-speak/dslr/?p=5273#post5273I think Shane must have a contract with Canon.

There is a show in the edit suite next door to me right now editing with footage shot on both Canon 5D and the Panasonic AF100, all going for quite a cinematic look.

Shane Hurlbut said recently that Canon are the only cameras to give a true cinematic look

Exactly why is it that we want a true cinematic look.... to me it's like trying to get your HD LED tv to play in 320x240 for that true pal retro look.

The only…

]]>Fri, 17 Jun 2011 19:07:55 +1200mikedensemhttp://www.48hours.co.nz/forum/tech-geek-speak/dslr/?p=5686#post5686
http://www.48hours.co.nz/forum/tech-geek-speak/dslr/?p=5686#post5686Anyone used the Sony NEX-FS100?I always felt the DSLRs were a transition technology – and now there are a few dedicated systems it may be quicker than expected.